Interventions Database
We have developed a database of more than 200 interventions to help prevent child sexual abuse from across the globe. These are based on published research or documentation from the relevant organisation, with evaluative data included where available.
You can search and filter these below to find interventions most appropriate to your target audience.
Of course, each approach will be suited to its own geographical, cultural, legal and socioeconomic context; and inclusion of an intervention or resource within this database does not necessarily indicate effectiveness. You will need to adapt these interventions to your own context.
Women as Protectors
A voluntary programme designed to enhance the protective skills of individual women or groups whose partners are currently being assessed for risk of sexual harm or who are in the criminal justice system for sexual offending.Women as Protectors
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Group Work
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Individual Work
Youth Spark Voices
A programme which works with girls at risk of sexual trafficking which aims to increase and cultivate their talents and encourage a healthy lifestyle.Youth Spark Voices
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Family Work
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Group Work
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Individual Work
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Peer Support
The Bumblebees Therapeutic Preschool
A programme which provides assessment, therapy and education for children aged 0-5 and their families who have been sexually abused or experienced domestic violence as well as children aged 3-5 years exhibiting sexualised behaviours.The Bumblebees Therapeutic Preschool
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Counselling
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Family Work
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Group Work
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Individual Work
Therapeutic Treatment Orders
Community based treatment programmes for young people with harmful sexual behaviour.Therapeutic Treatment Orders
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Family Work
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Group Work
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Individual Work
Stepping Stones
A gender transformation programme designed to build knowledge of sexual health, awareness of risks and consequences of risk taking and provide opportunity for self-reflection of sexual behaviour.Stepping Stones
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Classroom Setting
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Group Work
Dynamics of Sexual Abuse Workshop
A workshop for professionals and other adults designed to provide guidance, advice, education and support to those in a position to act to protect children.Dynamics of Sexual Abuse Workshop
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Classroom Setting
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Group Work
Looking out for Lottie
A programme aimed to educate professionals about the key aspects of online child sexual exploitation and aimed to provide young people with information about grooming methods. Includes a video about a girl called Lottie who met a boy called Jake and the progression of their relationship.Looking out for Lottie
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Classroom Setting
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Group Work
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Individual Work
Dzimba Safety Program
A nine-session education programme for 5-11 year olds aiming to prevent child sexual abuse by improving children’s self-esteem and confidence; increasing their capacity to disclose; and improve the skills of adults to receive a disclosure.Dzimba Safety Program
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Classroom Setting
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Game
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Group Work
KidzLive - I Can Protect Myself
A programme delivered to children in school aged 5 and 6 years about good and bad touch, the correct names for body parts and how to say ‘no’ to unwanted touch.KidzLive - I Can Protect Myself
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Classroom Setting
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Group Work
Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Workshop
A workshop delivered to secondary caregivers whereby information on child abuse and neglect is conveyed through use of videos, cases studies, activities and discussions.Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Workshop
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Classroom Setting
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Group Work
Personal Safety Education Programme
A preventative programme which empowers children and their parents/carers/teachers with the adequate knowledge, attitutude and skills to prevent the risk of child sexual abuse.Personal Safety Education Programme
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Classroom Setting
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Group Work
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Individual Work
We Can Keep Safe
A prevention programme which helps children aged 3-5 years to develop personal safety skills.We Can Keep Safe
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Game
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Group Work
Yarning Up! Community Development
Yarning Up! is a community based, participatory project aimed at identifying key sexual and family violence issues in The Aboringial, Torres Strait and South Sea Islander communities.Yarning Up! Community Development
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Group Work
Restorative Approaches to Sexually Harmful Behaviour
A restorative approach to sexually harmful behaviour involving the victim and the offender engarding in a process of direct or indirect communication.Restorative Approaches to Sexually Harmful Behaviour
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Group Work
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Individual Work
STOP NZ
A service providing assessment and intervention to people who have engaged in harmful sexual behaviours.STOP NZ
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Family Work
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Group Work
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Individual Work
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Theatrical
Second Step Child Protection Unit
A training package that helps teachers to create and implement a child protection strategy within their school.Second Step Child Protection Unit
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Classroom Setting
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Group Work
Partners for Protection
A group based programme for women who have an identifiable concern regarding their ability to protect their child/children from sexual abuse.Partners for Protection
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Game
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Group Work
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Individual Work
Respectful Relationships
A class based programme for 12-18 year olds, focusing on positive relationships and respect.Respectful Relationships
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Game
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Group Work
The Fourth R
A school-based programme that addresses dating violence, substance abuse and risky sexual behaviour. Students learn about conflict resolution, decision making and active listening, as well as clarifying myths and facts about relationships.The Fourth R
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Group Work
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Theatrical
Making Waves (Vague par Vague)
An initiative developed to educate young people about dating and violence prevention, through a weekend retreat.Making Waves (Vague par Vague)
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Classroom Setting
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Group Work
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Theatrical